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SUMMARY:TALK: The Psychology of Fetish and Kink
DESCRIPTION:Discover what factors can drive fetish and kink behaviours\, and practical steps to communicate your desires for pleasure. Followed by Q+A. \n\nA recent study in the UK found that approximately 50% of adults reported having a fetish or kink. Despite their prevalence\, they are often shrouded in taboo and misunderstanding. In this talk you will learn about the psychological and biological underpinnings of these practices – from exploring the latest research on fetishism to examining the role of power dynamics in kink. \nDiscover the psychological and social factors that drive fetish and kink behaviours and learn about the ways in which individuals who engage in these practices experience pleasure and fulfilment. This is a unique opportunity to engage in an open and non-judgmental discussion of fetish and kink\, and to learn more about the psychology behind these practices. \nLindsay Dukes is a Clinical Sexologist\, Sex & Relationship Therapist and Psychosexual Therapist specialising in Gender\, Sex and Relationship Diversity. Lindsay has been working with\, and within Kinky and Open & Polyamorous communities internationally as a writer\, performer and educator since 2015. She teaches at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology and both her teaching and therapeutic work focus on re-centring consent\, communication and pleasure as radical components for human authenticity and connectivity. \nThis is an 18+ event \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-psychology-of-fetish-and-kink/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Mark Nelson LIQUID GOLD
DESCRIPTION:Multi award-winning Scottish stand up Mark Nelson returns with his brand new tour show. One of the most acclaimed and sought after comedians in the UK and abroad\, Nelson brings a distinctive mix of cutting observations\, social commentary and hilarious one liners.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mark-nelson-liquid-gold/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260205T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Superlocrian
DESCRIPTION:Sam Massey – conductor and trumpet/flugelhorn\, Jack Banjo Courtney\, Hugh Davies – trumpet & flugelhorn\, Edward Leaker – soprano & alto saxophone\, Jade Gall – tenor & baritone saxophone & flutes\, Tom Green – trombone\, Mike Poyser – tuba \nSomething a little different this week with this fantastic brass/wind ensemble which performs without the usual jazz rhythm section. \nSuperlocrian is one of the UK’s foremost acoustic chamber jazz ensembles\, renowned for its innovative sound\, virtuosic musicianship\, and creative collaborations that blur the boundaries between styles. \nLed by South West-based trumpeter/composer Sam Massey\, the septet brings together top jazz soloists\, composers\, and session musicians. Collectively\, the band’s members have performed alongside world-class artists including Becky Hill\, RAYE\, Dua Lipa\, Claire Martin\, Mike Westbrook\, and Gareth Lockrane\, showcasing their extraordinary versatility and experience. \n\nSuperlocrian’s performances feature a sophisticated blend of tastefully arranged jazz standards and vibrant new compositions by leading writers like Callum Au\, Freddie Gavita\, Karen Street\, Tom Green\, and Sam Massey. Their repertoire combines precision and passion\, balancing intricate chamber textures with the spontaneity and freedom of jazz. \n\nThe ensemble has worked alongside composer Bob Chilcott and performed at prestigious venues and festivals including Crazy Coqs\, Bristol Jazz Festival and Sidmouth Jazz Festival. In 2023\, Superlocrian recorded their debut album Hills & Valleys at the legendary AIR Studios. Released on the Spark! Label\, the album received critical acclaim and was featured live on Radio 3’s In Tune in 2024. Following this success\, the band launches their Beyond the Hills & Valleys 2026 tour\, which includes world premieres of new commissions. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-superlocrian/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T220000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231929
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  LUCY PORTER - LET YOURSELF GO!
DESCRIPTION:Festival favourite Lucy Porter returns with a brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense. Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living in a slanket\, or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody’s watching (and if you’re a middle aged woman\, they’re probably not). It’s also about letting go of the person you’ve always thought you are\, and using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.\n“Impeccably punchlined anecdotes … genuinely delightful” The Telegraph\n“A treat from start to finish” The Herald
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-lucy-porter-let-yourself-go/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T223000
DTSTAMP:20260603T231929
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with ERICH McELROY and GUESTS
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Erich McElroy featuring Andy Field & Meryl O’Rourke \nStand Up For The Weekend is our weekly flagship comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the entire show. A choice of table seats\, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: ERICH McELROY\n\nOriginally from Seattle\, Erich McElroy moved to the UK in 2000 and in 2007 collected his British passport. After that he knew he had to start doing stand-up. Erich offers an hilarious and insightful take on the life in the UK through the (somewhat) sober eyes of an American and has delighted audiences up and down the country for many years. While his six full Edinburgh shows have taken a turn for the political (“This is political stand-up at its best.” BroadwayBaby) it’s his “modest\, slightly bookish\, charm and genuine affection for the UK” (Chortle) that makes him stand out.\n\nErich has appeared on Scotland’s foremost BBC radio topical show “Breaking the News” as well as providing humorous political commentary on places such as the BBC\, Sky\, Newsnight and on his own podcast American Exchange.\n\n“Sincerity and sharp wit leaving you with a hopeful beam on your face and desperately wanting more” EdFringe Review
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-erich-mcelroy-and-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: Marginal Gains
DESCRIPTION:Marginal Gains return for another night of 90s and 00s grunge and britpop BANGERS
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-marginal-gains-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:90s,indi-rock,indie,indie-pop,Live music,rock 'n' roll,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260211T214500
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv: February Triple Bill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show continues with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol’s sharpest improv acts – each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes\, all inspired by audience suggestions. \n[1] G&T PRESENT: FUNK CAKE\nWelcome to the Funk Café. Two improvisers order tea and coffee. The improvisers are also given a slice of Funk Cake. Neither of the improvisers know ahead of time what emotions are baked into their delicious treats. But the only way out of those emotions is to eat the entire piece of cake before them. Every. Last. Crumb. Only then can their emotional state shift and change. Only then can they resolve their spirit. \nExperienced players Gemma Revell and Tara Judah must work together to get through some of the most challenging aspects of human experience\, no matter how bitter\, sweet\, sour or saccharine the emotions they’re given. Taking audience suggestions for their emotional states\, G&T cannot leave the Funk Café until every bite of their funk cakes are eaten and their emotional states are fully resolved. \n[2] BEANSVILLE PRESENTS: THE WORKPLACE\nIt’s another day at the office… the shop… the factory… or maybe even that weird place you once worked. You know the one. With all of the romances\, rivalries\, politics and performance issues you’d expect\, all made up on the spot in this improvised workplace comedy. Watch the pilot episode of a wholly improvised workplace comedy based on your suggestions. \n[3] PRESSURE COOKER: THE IMPROVISED RESTAURANT SHOW\nPressure Cooker whisks you into a fictional restaurant where a dynamic ensemble brings the chefs\, customers\, and kitchen chaos to life. Using your stories as ingredients\, our performers cook up hilarious\, unpredictable scenes on the spot. From meltdowns to menu mayhem\, it’s comedy served hot and fast. \nWinners of the 2025 Bristol Improv Gauntlet | “Pure Comedic Alchemy” — Bristol 24/7 \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different – every single time.\n— \nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series – We’re on the second Wednesday of every month! Details here: https://linktr.ee/wednightimprov
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-february-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Improv,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260212T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Sam Crockatt Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Sam Crockatt – tenor sax\, Dale Hambridge – piano\, Henrik Jensen – bass\, Andy Hague – drums \nSaxophonist Sam Crockatt returns to the club to guest with a specially assembled house trio. \nHaving graduated from the Royal Academy\, Sam Crockatt formed a band with Gwilym Simcock\, Oli Hayhurst and Ben Reynolds leading to debut recording Howeird in 2008\, which won a Parliamentary Jazz Award later that year. Flood Tide followed commended by The Guardian for it’s “Haunting lyricism”. Citing John Coltrane\, Joe Henderson\, Wayne Shorter\, Sonny Rollins and Lee Konitz among his musical influences\, Sam’s ability to marry his understanding of past masters with contemporary styles keeps him constantly in demand and has taken him to stages at the EFG London Jazz Festival\, Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, Kragujevac Jazz Festival (Serbia) and WDR Festival (Cologne). He also appears on albums by vocalist Kaz Simmons and pianist Sam Leak. In 2011 Sam and his young family moved to Mells in Somerset\, the peal of the bells in his new home village inspiring the title track of most recent recording Mells Bells – the album has drawn praise from such eminent publications as The Guardian\, Jazzwise Magazine\, The Telegraph and The Financial Times. \n“Mells Bells further burnishes Crockatt’s substantial reputation” – The Guardian. \nA rare appearance at the club for pianist Dale Hambridge who is always super busy – he has previously played at the Hen and Chicken with Jingu Bang\, and has long associations with performers such as Moonlight Saving Time\, We Are Leif\, Nick Malcolm and Lucy Moon. \nBassist Henrik Jensen moved from Denmark to London in 1997 and is a graduate of the Royal Academy. He has toured the world from Tokyo to Moscow with various modern jazz projects and also as part of the band for close harmony group The Puppini Sisters. Henrik has previously appeared at the club as band leader with his quartet Followed By Thirteen and trio featuring Danish pianist Esben Tjalve. \nAlthough probably best known as a trumpeter Andy Hague has always played drums to an equal extent\, and has backed many visiting guest players both at the Be-Bop Club and back in the day at the legendary Albert Inn.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-sam-crockatt-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Russell Hicks- THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL
DESCRIPTION:American stand up comedian Russell Hicks is back on tour. It’s been a big year for Russell. He’s appeared in multiple feature films including Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025). You also may have seen his phenomenally successful ‘Dear Diary’ series on Instagram\, which has gained millions of views. Last year’s show was about his life in the UK. This year is about…him. He’s back. And this time… it’s personal. \n\nAs seen on ITV\, BBC\, Channel 4\, Prime Video\, and Paramount Pictures. 2x Leicester Festival Best Show Nominee and Winner of the 2024 Prague Fringe Festival.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-russell-hicks-this-time-its-personal/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T200000
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Stand Up For The Weekend with Rachel Fairburn & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend Valentine’s Special with Rachel Fairburn Lindsey Santoro\, Millie Malone & compere Jeremy Flynn\n\nStand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats\, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available to book online.\n\nHeadliner: RACHEL FAIRBURN\nRachel Fairburn\, a very established act on the UK stand-up circuit\, is co-host and co-writer of the worldwide smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla. With a huge international following of over a quarter of a million listeners and growing\, she has taken the podcast on several sell-out UK tours and a tour of the USA.\n\nShe has been a staple of the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014\, with 6 critically acclaimed solo shows under her belt and featured in the ‘40 jokes of the fringe’ by the Daily Telegraph in 2018 and ‘Best Jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022’ in The Times.\n\nRachel appeared on BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and Funny Festival Live\, part of the BBC’s Festival of Funny. Her TV credit’s include Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Russell Howard Hour Life Lessons.\n“Very much the Rock’n’Roll star of British Comedy” Rolling Stone\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	PRE-SHOW DINING OFFER\n\n\nMake a night of it. Enjoy dinner in our restaurant and skip the queue with reserved seating waiting for you at the show.\n\n\n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open.\n*Please note this offer is NOT available on certain dates in December. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-rachel-fairburn-guests-valentines-special/
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260216T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T220000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: SAANIYA ABBAS - HELLARIOUS
DESCRIPTION:Saaniya Abbas takes audiences on her most personal and side-splitting journey yet. After a hugely successful and critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe debut\, she’s now bringing Hellarious across the country on her first UK tour.\n\nWith sharp insights and her signature feline mischief\, Saaniya dives into the cultural taboos of divorce\, the absurdity of internet fame\, and her playful take on the concept of hell itself.\n\nTracing her evolution from a sheltered upbringing in a Muslim family to carving out her own path\, Hellarious is a bold celebration of resilience\, defiance\, and self-discovery.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-saaniya-abbas-hellarious/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:Music: My Girl The River & Serious Child
DESCRIPTION:Two brilliant artists from the worlds of Americana and British folk-pop join forces with double bassist Joe Hughes in a celebration of what brings us together. \nMy Girl The River \nKris Wilkinson Hughes aka My Girl the River is a Louisiana native\, now based in the UK after a decade of songwriting in Nashville. She has recently released her third album\, Songs About Space\, to strong critical acclaim. \nAs a performer\, she is funny\, warm and fearless with a sackful of hook laden songs and a voice of sweet sugared espresso. You might find yourself singing along or shedding a tear on your journey. Love\, loss\, Louisiana and Hot Chicken are just some of the stops along the way. \n“A lovely mélange of Americana Roots music brings to mind Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams…. exceptional songwriting” ★★★★ Paste Magazine \nSerious Child \n“I am about to utter the most fearsome words in folk\,” says Alan Young\, aka Serious Child. “This is a song about my grandmother … it’s a singalong” – Arts Republic \nSerious Child hails from an old beech wood in Sussex\, and draws from a range of acoustic influences from folk to pop to bossa nova. His pin-sharp lyrics explore the world around us with a poet’s ear for emotion and a comedian’s eye for everyday detail. \n“writes about Britain today in a way that is almost tactile… with wit\, style\, intelligence and bags of melody” ★★★★★ Spiral Earth
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-my-girl-the-river-serious-child/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Americana,Brit-pop folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Joe Bradford Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Joe Bradford – trombone\, Greg Sterland – tenor sax\, Tom Berge – piano\, Chris Jones – bass\, Paolo Adamo – drums \nTrombonist Joe Bradford returns to the Be-Bop Club after his last sold out appearance. This time bringing another fantastic quintet\, playing a collection of his own compositions along with some hard bop tunes. Harking back to the 50’s and 60’s of East Coast Jazz\, the group will be bringing intensity\, intricate arrangements and plenty of warm lyricism to match. Drawing inspiration from artists like the Jazz Messengers\, Jackie Mclean and Kenny Dorham. \nTrombonist Joe Bradford is a familiar face on the Bristol scene. Having grown up playing in local big bands\, Joe studied in the USA for a year\, under the tutelage of Steve Davis (Art Blakey\, Chick Corea)\, and other greats. Since then Joe returned to Bristol as a professional player. You may have seen him playing with the Tammy Payne Quintet\, the Jonny Bruce Organ Sextet\, the Dockside Latin Orchestra or Soma Soma\, and he is now also running a popular series of jazz workshops. \nSaxophonist Greg Sterland is a graduate of the Royal Welsh College and has played at the club several times before both as a band leader and as part of the Jonny Bruce Organ Quartet. He cites a wide range of influences including Lester Young\, Lars Gullin\, Warne Marsh and Joe Lovano and is renowned for his adventurous but melodic style of improvisation. \nPianist Tom Berge is a graduate of Leeds College and is constantly busy gigging across the south west. With a growing reputation as a film composer\, Tom wrote the music for Laura Tofarides’ award winning short animation Brain Space. Click for promo video. \nGreat to welcome back bassist Chris Jones – having been a mainstay of the Bristol music scene for several years\, Chris moved up to Coventry in 2025. Chris studied jazz at the University of Exeter and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where he had the privilege of studying and playing with some great musicians such as John Taylor\, Stan Sulzmann\, Mark Hodgson and Dave Holland. \nDrummer Paolo Adamo grew up in a tiny village in the southern Italian region of Molise. He attended the Thelonious Monk Jazz Academy of Campobasso for nine years\, and for six years participated in Jazz Puzzle\, an annual seminar in Belgium where he played with musicians from all over Europe\, and which helped inform his decision at age 19 to relocate to Bristol to pursue a career in music.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-joe-bradford-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Robin Morgan LET'S OVERSHARE!
DESCRIPTION:Join Robin Morgan for more of his trademark cheeky charm\, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing\, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz \nWe’re all talking to each other in an increasingly online world\, is that really talking? Robin doesn’t think so. \nSo let’s get together\, in real life\, to watch Robin share some more outrageously honest stories. \nIt’s good to talk\, but it’s even better to overshare. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-robin-morgan-lets-overshare/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Hold The Line -The Ultimate Toto Experience
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for HOLD THE LINE\, a brand-new tribute band bringing the legendary music of Toto to life! \nThis powerhouse 6-piece group delivers all the hits\, spanning four decades of Toto’s iconic sound. Based in Cornwall\, HOLD THE LINE combines top- tier musicianship and passion to recreate the magic of classics. \nExpect electrifying renditions of your favourite Toto tracks like “Africa\,” “Rosanna\, and\, of course\, “Hold the Line”. \nIf you are a Toto fan\, you won’t want to miss Hold the Line live. Buckle up for an unforgettable musical journey that will leave you singing along and wanting more.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/hold-the-line-toto-tribute-band/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:90s,Band,Cover Band,Live music,Tribute band,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T223000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Matt Richardson and Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Matt Richardson featuring Harriet Dyer & Jack Campbell\n\nHeadliner: MATT RICHARDSON\n\nBrash\, slick and full of mildly laddish but self-deprecating stories\, all delivered with an irresistible twinkle\, Matt Richardson is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the most exciting names on the circuit currently rising through the ranks. Having started stand-up in 2009 at 18 years old\, Matt became one of the youngest comedians on the circuit and soon made it through to the finals of two national stand-up competitions – the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny and the Chortle Student Comedy Award – He quickly established himself in all of the major comedy club chains in the UK and has gigged overseas on countless occasions.\n\nSince then Matt has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting young performers and presenters – hosting the drive-time show on Virgin Radio.\n“High wattage charisma from a talented young comic whose star is on the rise” The Guardian\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	PRE-SHOW DINING OFFER\n\nMake a night of it. Enjoy dinner in our restaurant and skip the queue with reserved seating waiting for you at the show. \n\n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open.\n  \n*Please note this offer is NOT available on certain dates 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-matt-richardson-and-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Mike Rice - Crule Little Man
DESCRIPTION:EXTRA SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND\n\nThere’s a cruelty to Mike Rice\, a wickedness. In this show Mike talks about doing psychedelics with his brother\, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino\, and many other such rotten adventures.\n“A phenomenal wordsmith\, and world class raconteur” Chortle
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mike-rice-crule-little-man/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: Peter Case\, with Sid Griffin.
DESCRIPTION:An evening with American song writing legends\, Peter Case and Sid Griffin. \nPeter Case is a three time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter from the USA who has a most impressive resume. He was the founder of the Nerves\, the very first American indie band to put together a nationwide tour and one of the very first to release their own indie EP. He then was the founder and leader of the legendary Plimsouls\, an incredibly influential L.A. rock and roll band which drew praise from everyone from Elvis Costello to Tom Petty to critics nationwide. \nFor the past thirty-some years Peter Case has been a solo troubadour in the great tradition of Dylan\, Guthrie\, and Pete Seeger. Early on he was produced by T-Bone Burnett and he’s played with and been championed by Roger McGuinn\, Van Dyke Parks\, Mike Campbell of Tom Petty’s Heartbreakers and many more. His latest album is The Midnight Broadcast and it just might be his very best album. \nSid Griffin is best known by his leadership of the Long Ryders\, the founding fathers of alt-country and Americana. He is also the proud artist behind four well-received solo albums\, was the leader of the wonderful ‘alt-bluegrass’ UK band\, The Coal Porters\, he was the Resident Musicologist on BBC 6 Music’s Radcliffe & Maconie radio show for over a decade and Sid has written four books. Sid’s most recent book\, Million Dollar Bash: Bob Dylan\, The Band\, and the Basement Tapes\, has been reissued twice and Sid did the liner notes for that collection of legendary Dylan tracks.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-peter-case-with-sid-griffin/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Americana,Live music,singer-songwriter
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T213000
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SUMMARY:Talk: The History of Mermaids\, Sea Spirits & Women
DESCRIPTION:Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore\, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A. \n\nSince Hans Christian Andersen turned the mermaid into a romantic heroine\, shimmering sea-maidens have swum through popular culture. “Mermaiding” has even become a verb. But where do these figures really come from\, and why do they hold such power over us? \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-mermaids-sea-spirits-women/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260225T220000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T110017Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Tales From The Wasteland
DESCRIPTION:Tales From The Wasteland is an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. This twisted and talented cast of wastelanders will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative show with no pre-prepared characters\, story or dialogue. \nIf the world was ending\, what would be the one thing you’d want to survive? Join us as we explore a new world and find out what’s left over after Earth’s devastation. Expect raiders\, mutants and violence over scarce resources in this absurd dark comedy inspired by classics of the genre such as Mad Max\, The Last of Us and Fallout. \nWarning: this show tends to have dark themes\, violence and cannibalism. Seriously\, cannibalism comes up way too often. \n“I’m still reeling at how such an intricate tale was woven on the spot\, it’s truly a gift this cast has been blessed with.” – Obscure Reviews \n“They have the audience in stitches\, thanks to sharp timing and an ability to spin chaos into comedy.” – Bristol 24/7 \n“Their world-building is bewitching; conjuring a violent\, gory Mad Max vibe alongside whimsical and\, somehow\, endearing characters.” – The Everyday Magazine \nEntry requirements: 16+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-tales-from-the-wasteland/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Improv,Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T223000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: MELANIE BRACEWELL - A LITTLE TREAT
DESCRIPTION:Bad day? Time for a little treat. Good day? I think that deserves a little treat. With the end of her twenties rapidly approaching\, Melanie Bracewell\, one of New Zealand’s most popular comics unpacks the last decade of her life.\n\nAs seen on Taskmaster NZ\, and after complete sell-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe and Melbourne Festivals. Go on\, you’ve earned it.\n“Prepare to be captivated” ★★★★ Chortle
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-melanie-bracewell-a-little-treat/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Gideon Tazelaar and Arnie Somogyi Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Gideon Tazelaar – tenor sax\, Arnie Somogyi – bass\, Andy Hague – trumpet\, Jim Blomfield – piano\, Ryan Thrupp – drums. \nFor tonight’s presentation we welcome back after a long absence one of the Be-Bop Club’s co-founders\, the great bassist Arnie Somogyi. Arnie started the club alongside Italian pianist Andrea Papini around 1988 as far as anyone can remember\, originally in the now closed Crown and Anchor at the bottom of Jacobs Wells Rd. \nArnie visits as part of a short tour featuring special guest New York based saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar. \nOne of the rising stars of European jazz\, tenor saxophonist Gideon Tazelaar grew up in the Netherlands\, where he developed his musical skills by playing with saxophonist Benjamin Herman and drummer John Engels from a young age. A prodigious talent\, he was admitted to the Bachelor’s degree programme at Amsterdam Conservatoire at the age of just 14. In 2017 he moved to New York City\, where he studied at the Juilliard School of Music and played with Wynton Marsalis in a number of line-ups. Now a full-time resident of New York\, where he is mentored by saxophone legend George Coleman\, Tazelaar is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young tenor players on that scene\, working as a sideman with artists as diverse as Dr Lonnie Smith\, Eric Alexander and Dick Oatts as well as leading his own bands. His debut album ‘Volume One’ which he co-released with trumpeter Ian Cleaver\, features Danish bassist Felix Moseholm and Jorge Rossy on drums\, both of whom are currently touring as two thirds of the Brad Mehldau Trio. \nBassist Arnie Somogyi is well-known to jazz audiences through his work with some of the stars of the British and international scene. A band leader in his own right he has performed frequently at world-famous jazz club\, Ronnie Scott’s and at festivals throughout the world with major artists including the Mingus Big Band\, Bobby Hutcherson\, Art Farmer\, James Moody\, Seamus Blake and Annie Ross\, as well as international stars Tom Jones\, Charlie Watts and Amy Winehouse and British jazz legends such as Stan Tracey and Kenny Wheeler. His music has featured on radio\, television and in films and he has been nominated for both BBC Radio 3 and Parliamentary Jazz Awards and released 4 critically acclaimed albums as a leader. \nTo complete the specially assembled band for tonight’s gig\, Gideon and Arnie are joined by Bristol’s Andy Hague – trumpet\, Jim Blomfield- piano and Ryan Thrupp – drums. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-gideon-tazelaar-and-arnie-somogyi-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: SCHALK BEZUIDENHOUT - HEY HEY DIVORCE
DESCRIPTION:Schalk Bezuidenhout is back with a brand new show. His first and (hopefully\, for the love of all things good) only show post divorce. Schalk hasn’t checked in with you all in sometime and he wants to talk to you. Actually… he NEEDS to talk to you! Why? Because it’s cheaper than therapy. That’s why! \n“Rapid-fire gags and manic energy. Highly recommended.” ★★★★ – The Age.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-schalk-bezuidenhout-hey-hey-divorce/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: Furlined
DESCRIPTION:Alt-country 5-piece band\, Furlined\, fronted by singer-songwriter Neil Crossley\, brings their unique sound to CRH Music @ the Chicken Shed. \nInfectious hooks\, rich vocals and lush\, swooning cello are the defining features of Furlined\, a Bristol-based band formed in 2012 by singer-songwriter Neil Crossley and cellist Tegan Everett. The band’s sound spans alt country and wry English chamber pop – “Morrissey meets Americana” as one review put it –  and they have been likened to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds\, Richard Hawley and Orange Juice.\nFurlined have attracted acclaim in publications such as Mojo\, Clash Magazine\, RnR and Billboard. “Songwriter Neil Crossley has one of those winning\, strong yet gentle Jackie Leven / Richard Hawley baritones that do male vulnerability beautifully\,” concluded Mojo in a 4/5 review of the band’s second album Win A Dream Wedding. “Furlined’s other striking sound is Tegan Everett’s cello\, which intros most of Crossley’s dark-honey melodies… A band with distinct aural charms.” \n“Morrissey meets Americana – superb songs with an irresistible English wit.” Total Guitar 9/10 \n  \nFurlined will be performing in our event space\, The Chicken Shed\, with their first set starting at 9pm
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/muisc-furlined/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Matt Stellingwerf and Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Matt Stellingwerf featuring Josh Weller & Tom Glover\n\nHeadliner: MATT STELLINGWERF\nHamilton-Born New Zealander and Wangnui-raised farmer’s son\, trained criminologist and stand up comedian…Matt Stellingwerf is a man of contradictions.\n\nHe expertly brings these contradictions to the stage with his typical low-key style and confidence finding the humour in topics as diverse as love\, politics and a crazy interview he once conducted with a serial killer in Death Row!\n\nHighly regarded by his peers\, Matt Stellingwerf has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards\, including Best Newcomer. He is now UK based and respected nationwide by promoters and comedy venues.\n\nA renowned MC and compere\, Matt is a 3-time nominee for Best MC in New Zealand. Matt was a 2015 and 2016 nominee for the prestigious Billy T Award.\n\nWhen this erudite satire-superstar gets onto the stage\, the acceleration from zero to a hundred jokes is measured in seconds. Matt Stellingwerf’s deftly crafted jokes display a man full of seriously good comedic talent.\n“Stellingwerf’s comedy is intelligent\, clever and thoroughly researched..all of the while being really likeable” Libel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	PRE-EVENT DINING OFFER\n\nMake a night of it. Enjoy dinner in our restaurant and skip the queue with reserved seating waiting for you at the show. \n\n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately. Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open.\n*Please note this offer is NOT available on certain dates
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-matt-stellingwerf-and-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  PAUL SINHA 2 SINHA LIFETIME
DESCRIPTION:Paul Sinha returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025 after a dramatic 2023 that saw him booking a ticket to Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary half-way through his run.\n\nThe autumn that followed became a flurry of tests\, scans and finally the surgery which set him on the road to recovery. With no small debt to the NHS\, Paul celebrated his 30th anniversary in stand-up last year and despite his continued quiz successes\, his Radio 4 series\, and his decision to write a memoir\, rather than a hastily patched together murder mystery\, Paul is not ready to exit the stage just yet – he is delighted to be touring his latest Edinburgh Fringe show around the UK.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-paul-sinha-2-sinha-lifetime/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T230000
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SUMMARY:Live Music: The Rowan Leslie Trio presents The Rad Trad Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rowan Leslie is an Irish fiddle player and composer from rural County Antrim\, currently based in Glasgow.\nHis trio of fiddle\, accordion (Paddy Callaghan)\, and guitar (Graeme Armstrong) play tunes from across Ireland blended with self-penned material\, producing music that is driving\, innovative and evocative. \n” The beauty that is music is right here and it’s going nowhere ” – Grainne McCool\, Irish Music Magazine \n  \n\n\nThe Collector by Rowan Leslie
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/live-music-the-rowan-leslie-trio-presents-the-rad-trad-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Fiddle,Folk,Folk Music,Irish Folk,Live music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T223000
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SUMMARY:Talk: Vampires & the Human Psyche
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating connections between vampires and the human mind\, from Dracula to Buffy the Vampire Slayer. With Q&A. \n\nWhy are we so drawn to vampires? What do they reveal about us? \nLong before Hollywood\, vampires started with folklore\, born out of fear and superstition. Over the centuries\, these figures have evolved into a key element of pop culture and left a lasting mark on our collective consciousness. From Dracula and Nosferatu to Lost Boys and our beloved Buffy the Vampire Slayer\, this talk will explore these enduring symbols and their connections to the human psyche. \nJoin Katie Evans in exploring why we both fear and love vampires\, and how their stories resonate with us on a personal level. Through psychoanalysis\, forensic psychology and the lens of gender and sexuality\, we will dig deep into vampiric legend. From Freud and Jung to modern ideas of narcissism\, we will explore how these blood-sucking figures represent otherness\, internal struggles and the complexities that many of us face as humans. \nSpeaker Bio: \nKatie Evans is a BACP-accredited therapist and self-confessed horror nerd. Her passion for all things spooky began in childhood and continued through her studies in music\, film\, and media at Liverpool University\, before moving into the field of mental health. She holds advanced accreditation in GSRD Therapy (Gender\, Sexuality\, and Relationship Diversity). In addition\, Katie has presented at conferences across Europe and has spoken for organisations including The Maudsley\, the British Psychological Society\, The NHS\, LGBT Foundation\, and HMPPS\, among others. She is also a registered guest lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University. An advocate for using pop culture in psychotherapy\, Katie previously hosted The Mental Health Monsters Podcast and continues to explore how fictional narratives – especially those from the horror genre – can help us better understand ourselves. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-vampires-the-human-psyche/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Jonas Metsäkylä with Eddie Gripper Trio
DESCRIPTION:A rare chance to hear one of Europe’s most exciting new guitar voices up close. \nFinnish guitarist Jonas Metsäkylä is a real treat to witness live – lyrical\, fiery\, inventive\, and deeply rooted in the jazz tradition. His recent collaborations with Chuck Israels of the Bill Evans Trio have won him high praise\, and his work with Fraser Smith has seen him grace stages from Crazy Coqs to the Soho Jazz Festival 2025. Though based in Paris\, his UK visits are few and special – this is an exclusive appearance not to be missed. \nHe joins the Eddie Gripper Trio\, led by award-winning pianist and composer Eddie Gripper– known for his critically acclaimed album Home\, sell-out shows across the UK\, and performances with Simon Spillett\, Nigel Price\, Pete Long\, and more. \nA night of original compositions\, standards and jazz classics. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-jonas-metsakyla-with-eddie-gripper-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Ian Stone - IAN STONE IS LOOKING FOR THE WOW
DESCRIPTION:“Life can’t just be the humdrum\, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease\, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome\, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years\, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well\, at least he got to see the game. The point is\, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.”\n\nIan Stone is a “A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour” according to The Times\, he’s been ranked “one of the top ten comedians in the UK” by the The Independent and The Guardian said that he’s “Seriously funny”. His show at the 2023 Edinburgh fringe ‘Ian Stone will Make it Better’\, played to packed houses and won a Spirit of The Fringe award.\n\n\nIan is a hugely experienced broadcaster\, podcaster\, writer and a brilliantly funny comedian. He performs at all the major comedy venues/festivals in the UK and around the world. He’s recently begun posting reels on Instagram\, Tik Tok\, Facebook and X and very quickly built up a following of over seventy thousand. His reels have had millions of hits.\n\nWhen he’s not doing stand up comedy\, Ian presents a football chat show on TNTSport. Guests have included Alan Davies and Omid Djalili as well as football legends Lee Dixon and Rob Lee.\n\nHe hosts the Handbrake Off Arsenal podcast for The Athletic. They recently did their first live show at a sold out Leicester Square theatre.\n\nHe wrote To Be Someone\, a book about growing up as a teenager and loving The Jam. It’s had over five hundred four and five star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads. Paul Weller gave him a quote for the front cover.\n\nFor five years\, he co-hosted the award winning Rock N Roll Football on Absolute Radio with Ian Wright.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ian-stone-ian-stone-is-looking-for-the-wow/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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